Your guide to Denver and beyond
Nearby parks
Washington Park is a short walk away and one of Denver's biggest and most scenic parks. On weekends, you'll find locals running, biking and skating on the pedestrian-only loop that circles the park.
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Washington Park
Washington Park is a short walk away and one of Denver's biggest and most scenic parks. On weekends, you'll find locals running, biking and skating on the pedestrian-only loop that circles the park.
Cheesman Park is a short 15 minute walk away and features an expansive green space with shady jogging trails and a dramatic neoclassical pavilion.
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Cheesman Park
Cheesman Park is a short 15 minute walk away and features an expansive green space with shady jogging trails and a dramatic neoclassical pavilion.
Sightseeing
The Denver Botanic Gardens is adjacent to Cheesman Park, which is only a mile away and very walkable. The Gardens boasts a tropical greenhouse, a Japanese inspired garden, a large bonsai collection, and all sorts of native plants. Highly recommend taking a walk through the gardens on a nice sunny day.
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I-Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StThe Denver Botanic Gardens is adjacent to Cheesman Park, which is only a mile away and very walkable. The Gardens boasts a tropical greenhouse, a Japanese inspired garden, a large bonsai collection, and all sorts of native plants. Highly recommend taking a walk through the gardens on a nice sunny day.
Favorite Breweries
Colorado is known for its great beer scene, and here are some of our favorite ones in Denver!
One of our favorite breweries known for their IPAs and stouts.
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Cerebral Brewing
1477 Monroe StOne of our favorite breweries known for their IPAs and stouts.
We love this brewery's wild ales and sours.
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Black Project Spontaneous & Wild Ales
1290 S BroadwayWe love this brewery's wild ales and sours.
Goed Zuur is a classy bar and restaurant that is well-known for their large collection of sour beers, wild ales and Belgian lambics.
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Goed Zuur
2801 Welton StGoed Zuur is a classy bar and restaurant that is well-known for their large collection of sour beers, wild ales and Belgian lambics.
Crooked Stave makes some of the best sours and wild ales in the state.
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Crooked Stave Friends & Family Taproom
1441 W 46th AveCrooked Stave makes some of the best sours and wild ales in the state.
Neighborhoods
RiNo is a hip, industrial neighborhood on the north end of Denver that features lots of bars, restaurants and street murals.
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River North Art District
RiNo is a hip, industrial neighborhood on the north end of Denver that features lots of bars, restaurants and street murals.
You can find Cherry Creek North and the Cherry Creek shopping center just a short 15 minute walk away. Great neighborhood to check out if you are looking to go shopping.
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Cherry Creek
You can find Cherry Creek North and the Cherry Creek shopping center just a short 15 minute walk away. Great neighborhood to check out if you are looking to go shopping.
Food scene
Some bakeries and restaurants around Denver that I recommend trying out.
One of our favorite bakeries for croissants and bread.
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Reunion Bread Co / Bakery / Coffee
3350 Brighton BlvdOne of our favorite bakeries for croissants and bread.
Wooden Spoon Cafe & Bakery
2418 W 32nd AveLooking to try some Ethiopian cuisine? There are lots of options on Colfax, but Axum is my favorite one around town.
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Axum Ethiopian Restaurant
5501 E Colfax AveLooking to try some Ethiopian cuisine? There are lots of options on Colfax, but Axum is my favorite one around town.
Boba Touch
3107 East Colfax AvenueSolid boba place.
This Thai restaurant is unassuming from the outside, but they make some of the most authentic and tasty papaya salads, curries, and pad thais.
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SUVIPA Thai Food
1015 S Federal BlvdThis Thai restaurant is unassuming from the outside, but they make some of the most authentic and tasty papaya salads, curries, and pad thais.
Favorite Coffee Shops
Below are some of my favorite coffee shops/cafes in the area.
Novo Coffee is only a couple of blocks away and they always have great single origin roasts.
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Novo Coffee
3617 W 32nd AveNovo Coffee is only a couple of blocks away and they always have great single origin roasts.
Steam Espresso Bar
1801 S Pearl StJubilee Roasting Co.
1452 Kenton StHuckleberry Roasters
4301 N Pecos StOutdoors/Hiking
I love spending time in the outdoors, and especially enjoy hiking/camping/backpacking. There are so many great hiking options near Denver, but here are some of my favorite.
45 minutes away, this state park is a hidden gem. A short 2 mile loop takes you around some of the most dramatic red sandstone formations in the Front Range.
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Roxborough State Park
4751 Roxborough Dr45 minutes away, this state park is a hidden gem. A short 2 mile loop takes you around some of the most dramatic red sandstone formations in the Front Range.
This is a must-do hike if you visit Boulder - there are numerous trails that take you up to the top of the dramatic flat-irons. It can get quite busy on the weekends, so arrive early or take the bus!
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Chautauqua Park
9th StreetThis is a must-do hike if you visit Boulder - there are numerous trails that take you up to the top of the dramatic flat-irons. It can get quite busy on the weekends, so arrive early or take the bus!
If you're willing to travel a little further (1h 15), Brainard Lake is an excellent place to find some solace in the mountains. It's a great place for a picnic and also a popular trailhead for lots of great trails into the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area.
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Brainard Lake Recreational Area
4382 Brainard Lake RdIf you're willing to travel a little further (1h 15), Brainard Lake is an excellent place to find some solace in the mountains. It's a great place for a picnic and also a popular trailhead for lots of great trails into the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area.
Looking for a challenge? This is a demanding and steep 8 mile trail that has its rewards. At the top, you get 360 views of Boulder and the Continental Divide. Carry plenty of sunscreen and water if you decide to go!
Bear Peak Trail
Bear Peak TrailLooking for a challenge? This is a demanding and steep 8 mile trail that has its rewards. At the top, you get 360 views of Boulder and the Continental Divide. Carry plenty of sunscreen and water if you decide to go!